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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 506.82 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 506.82 and 279.96 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 506.82 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/506.82 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 506.82 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 141,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,889.33/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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