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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 501.30 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 501.30 and 279.96 is: 386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 501.30 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/501.30 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 501.30 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 140,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,343.95/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.37

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