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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 504.92 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 504.92 and 278.64 is: 384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 504.92 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/504.92 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 504.92 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 140,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,690.91/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.82

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