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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 501.55 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 501.55 and 276.27 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 501.55 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/501.55 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 501.55 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 138,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,563.22/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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