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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 547.14 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 547.14 and 278.82 is: 418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 547.14 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/547.14 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 547.14 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 152,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,553.57/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.05

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