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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 505.91 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 505.91 and 273.13 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 505.91 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/505.91 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 505.91 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 138,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,178.62/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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