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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.33, 504.89 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.33, 504.89 and 272.39 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.33 : 504.89 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.33/504.89 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.33x = 504.89 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.33x = 137,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,523.10/365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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