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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 499.10 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 499.10 and 278.45 is: 384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 499.10 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/499.10 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 499.10 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 138,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,972.38/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.43

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