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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.79, 506.99 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.79, 506.99 and 279.29 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.79 : 506.99 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.79/506.99 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.79x = 506.99 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.79x = 141,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,599.20/367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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