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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 500.22 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 500.22 and 275.16 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 500.22 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/500.22 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 500.22 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 137,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,640.54/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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