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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 503.64 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 503.64 and 278.32 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 503.64 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/503.64 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 503.64 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 140,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,173.08/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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