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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 498.21 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 498.21 and 277.74 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 498.21 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/498.21 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 498.21 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 138,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,372.85/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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