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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 542.04 and 279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 542.04 and 279.28 is: 418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 542.04 = 279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/542.04 = 279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 542.04 × 279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 151,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,380.93/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.92

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