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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 500.85 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 500.85 and 275.94 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 500.85 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/500.85 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 500.85 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 138,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,204.55/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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