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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.29, 500.99 and 275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.29, 500.99 and 275.81 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.29 : 500.99 = 275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.29/500.99 = 275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.29x = 500.99 × 275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.29x = 138,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,174.17/363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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