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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 499.96 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 499.96 and 279.51 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 499.96 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/499.96 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 499.96 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 139,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,740.72/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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