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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 503.37 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 503.37 and 277.59 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 503.37 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/503.37 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 503.37 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 139,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,730.48/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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