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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 500.94 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 500.94 and 276.20 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 500.94 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/500.94 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 500.94 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 138,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,359.63/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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