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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 498.68 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 498.68 and 277.41 is: 382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 498.68 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/498.68 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 498.68 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 138,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,337.43/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.68

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