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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 503.70 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 503.70 and 271.83 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 503.70 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/503.70 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 503.70 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 136,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,918.25/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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