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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 541.44 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 541.44 and 279.74 is: 419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 541.44 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/541.44 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 541.44 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 151,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,459.72/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.24

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