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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 496.94 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 496.94 and 272.60 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 496.94 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/496.94 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 496.94 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 135,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,465.84/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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