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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.09, 501.92 and 276.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.09, 501.92 and 276.61 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.09 : 501.92 = 276.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.09/501.92 = 276.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.09x = 501.92 × 276.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.09x = 138,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,834.71/364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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