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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 505.02 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 505.02 and 278.86 is: 384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 505.02 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/505.02 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 505.02 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 140,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,828.48/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.42

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