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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 503.19 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 503.19 and 277.34 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 503.19 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/503.19 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 503.19 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 139,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,552.20/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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