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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 504.81 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 504.81 and 278.98 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 504.81 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/504.81 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 504.81 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 140,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,831.89/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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