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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 506.19 and 279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 506.19 and 279.98 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 506.19 = 279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/506.19 = 279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 506.19 × 279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 141,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,723.08/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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