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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 498.66 and 278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 498.66 and 278.14 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 498.66 = 278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/498.66 = 278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 498.66 × 278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 138,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,697.29/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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