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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.26, 500.13 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.26, 500.13 and 279.22 is: 385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.26 : 500.13 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.26/500.13 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.26x = 500.13 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.26x = 139,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,646.30/362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.49

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