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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 502.05 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 502.05 and 276.46 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 502.05 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/502.05 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 502.05 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 138,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,796.74/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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