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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 503.62 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 503.62 and 277.64 is: 382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 503.62 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/503.62 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 503.62 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 139,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,825.06/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.91

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