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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 500.76 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 500.76 and 275.64 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 500.76 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/500.76 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 500.76 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 138,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,029.49/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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