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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 499.44 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 499.44 and 279 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 499.44 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/499.44 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 499.44 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 139,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,343.76/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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