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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 505.02 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 505.02 and 278.92 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 505.02 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/505.02 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 505.02 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 140,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,860.18/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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