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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 501.78 and 275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 501.78 and 275.99 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 501.78 = 275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/501.78 = 275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 501.78 × 275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 138,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,484.88/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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