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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 502.74 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 502.74 and 276.32 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 502.74 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/502.74 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 502.74 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 138,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,917.12/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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