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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.86 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.86 and 272.52 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.86 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.86 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.86 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 135,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,404.29/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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