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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 506.38 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 506.38 and 279.88 is: 385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 506.38 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/506.38 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 506.38 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 141,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,725.63/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.79

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