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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 501.68 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 501.68 and 276.48 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 501.68 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/501.68 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 501.68 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 138,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,704.49/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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