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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 500.28 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 500.28 and 275.12 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 500.28 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/500.28 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 500.28 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 137,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,637.03/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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