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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.18, 504.23 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.18, 504.23 and 272.97 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.18 : 504.23 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.18/504.23 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.18x = 504.23 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.18x = 137,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,638.30/365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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