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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.01, 505.81 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.01, 505.81 and 277.43 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.01 : 505.81 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.01/505.81 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.01x = 505.81 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.01x = 140,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,326.87/366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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