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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 498.96 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 498.96 and 278.55 is: 383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 498.96 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/498.96 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 498.96 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 138,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,985.31/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.82

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