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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 501.68 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 501.68 and 276.21 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 501.68 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/501.68 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 501.68 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 138,567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,567.65/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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