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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 499.98 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 499.98 and 279.08 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 499.98 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/499.98 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 499.98 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 139,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,534.42/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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