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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 498.93 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 498.93 and 277.59 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 498.93 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/498.93 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 498.93 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 138,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,498.81/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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