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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 499.70 and 278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 499.70 and 278.89 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 499.70 = 278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/499.70 = 278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 499.70 × 278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 139,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,361.33/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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