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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.13, 498.03 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.13, 498.03 and 278.24 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 498.03 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/498.03 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 498.03 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 138,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,571.87/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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