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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 499.52 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 499.52 and 279.18 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 499.52 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/499.52 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 499.52 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 139,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,454.60/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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