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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 505.69 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 505.69 and 279.27 is: 385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 505.69 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/505.69 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 505.69 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 141,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,224.05/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.07

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