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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.15, 497.93 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.15, 497.93 and 277.22 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.15 : 497.93 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.15/497.93 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.15x = 497.93 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.15x = 138,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,036.01/361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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