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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 502.68 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 502.68 and 276.96 is: 382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 502.68 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/502.68 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 502.68 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 139,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,222.25/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.02

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