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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.50, 504.39 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.50, 504.39 and 272.32 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.50 : 504.39 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.50/504.39 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.50x = 504.39 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.50x = 137,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,355.48/365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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