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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.16, 496.80 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.16, 496.80 and 272.80 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.16 : 496.80 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.16/496.80 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.16x = 496.80 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.16x = 135,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,527.04/360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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