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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 503.06 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 503.06 and 277.48 is: 383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 503.06 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/503.06 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 503.06 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 139,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,589.09/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.11

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