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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 503.67 and 277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 503.67 and 277.37 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 503.67 = 277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/503.67 = 277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 503.67 × 277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 139,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,700.43/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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