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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.38, 503.88 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.38, 503.88 and 272.35 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.38 : 503.88 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.38/503.88 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.38x = 503.88 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.38x = 137,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,231.72/365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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