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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 502.16 and 275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 502.16 and 275.79 is: 380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 502.16 = 275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/502.16 = 275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 502.16 × 275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 138,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,490.71/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.17

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