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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 505.08 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 505.08 and 278.80 is: 384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 505.08 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/505.08 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 505.08 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 140,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,816.30/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.58

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