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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.90, 504.21 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.90, 504.21 and 272.02 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.90 : 504.21 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.90/504.21 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.90x = 504.21 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.90x = 137,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,155.20/364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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