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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 499.86 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 499.86 and 279.36 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 499.86 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/499.86 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 499.86 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 139,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,640.89/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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