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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 505.08 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 505.08 and 273.12 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 505.08 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/505.08 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 505.08 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 137,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,947.45/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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