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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 500.94 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 500.94 and 275.48 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 500.94 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/500.94 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 500.94 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 137,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,998.95/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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