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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 500.88 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 500.88 and 275.86 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 500.88 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/500.88 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 500.88 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 138,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,172.76/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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