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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 506.90 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 506.90 and 279.18 is: 384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 506.90 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/506.90 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 506.90 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 141,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,516.34/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.85

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