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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 502.85 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 502.85 and 276.29 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 502.85 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/502.85 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 502.85 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 138,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,934.37/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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