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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 496.94 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 496.94 and 277.96 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 496.94 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/496.94 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 496.94 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 138,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,129.44/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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