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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 503.22 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 503.22 and 278.20 is: 382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 503.22 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/503.22 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 503.22 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 139,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,995.80/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.84

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