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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 505.71 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 505.71 and 279.36 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 505.71 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/505.71 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 505.71 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 141,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,273.75/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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