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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.67, 498.35 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.67, 498.35 and 278.64 is: 383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.67 : 498.35 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.67/498.35 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.67x = 498.35 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.67x = 138,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,860.94/361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.95

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