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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 504.36 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 504.36 and 272.16 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 504.36 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/504.36 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 504.36 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 137,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,266.62/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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