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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 501.51 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 501.51 and 276.18 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 501.51 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/501.51 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 501.51 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 138,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,507.03/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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