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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 503.98 and 278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 503.98 and 278.11 is: 383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 503.98 = 278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/503.98 = 278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 503.98 × 278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 140,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,161.88/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.39

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