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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 504.60 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 504.60 and 278.64 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 504.60 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/504.60 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 504.60 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 140,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,601.74/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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