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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 501.60 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 501.60 and 276.16 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 501.60 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/501.60 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 501.60 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 138,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,521.86/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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