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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 504 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 504 and 277.76 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 504 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/504 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 504 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 139,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,991.04/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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