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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 505.33 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 505.33 and 279.37 is: 384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 505.33 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/505.33 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 505.33 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 141,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,174.04/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.83

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