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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.44, 504.48 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.44, 504.48 and 278.44 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.44 : 504.48 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.44/504.48 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.44x = 504.48 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.44x = 140,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,467.41/365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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