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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.00, 550.06 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.00, 550.06 and 279.65 is: 419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.00 : 550.06 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.00/550.06 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.00x = 550.06 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.00x = 153,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,824.96/367.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.14

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