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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 498.06 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 498.06 and 277.70 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 498.06 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/498.06 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 498.06 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 138,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,310.64/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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