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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.08 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.08 and 276.72 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.08 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.08 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.08 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 138,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,935.58/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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