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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.85, 503.96 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.85, 503.96 and 278.37 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.85 : 503.96 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.85/503.96 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.85x = 503.96 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.85x = 140,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,285.95/365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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