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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 502.36 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 502.36 and 276.81 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 502.36 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/502.36 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 502.36 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 139,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,058.27/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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