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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.19, 500.98 and 275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.19, 500.98 and 275.71 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.19 : 500.98 = 275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.19/500.98 = 275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.19x = 500.98 × 275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.19x = 138,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,125.20/363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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