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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 502.26 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 502.26 and 277.32 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 502.26 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/502.26 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 502.26 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 139,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,286.74/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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