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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 500.58 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 500.58 and 275.52 is: 380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 500.58 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/500.58 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 500.58 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 137,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,919.80/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.32

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