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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 499.38 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 499.38 and 279.14 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 499.38 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/499.38 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 499.38 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 139,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,396.93/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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