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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 547.50 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 547.50 and 278.31 is: 417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 547.50 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/547.50 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 547.50 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 152,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,374.73/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.14

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