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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.31, 503.42 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.31, 503.42 and 272.16 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.31 : 503.42 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.31/503.42 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.31x = 503.42 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.31x = 137,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,009.43/365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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