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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 547.19 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 547.19 and 279.36 is: 417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 547.19 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/547.19 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 547.19 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 152,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,863.65/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.35

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