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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.68, 499.87 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.68, 499.87 and 279.60 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.68 : 499.87 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.68/499.87 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.68x = 499.87 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.68x = 139,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,764.94/362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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