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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 499.70 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 499.70 and 279.32 is: 385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 499.70 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/499.70 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 499.70 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 139,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,574.18/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.20

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