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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 500.69 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 500.69 and 275.64 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 500.69 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/500.69 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 500.69 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 138,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,010.88/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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