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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 499.97 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 499.97 and 279.25 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 499.97 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/499.97 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 499.97 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 139,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,617.32/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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