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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.18, 498.10 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.18, 498.10 and 278.08 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.18 : 498.10 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.18/498.10 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.18x = 498.10 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.18x = 138,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,511.65/361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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