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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 501.12 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 501.12 and 276.12 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 501.12 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/501.12 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 501.12 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 138,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,369.25/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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