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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 505.61 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 505.61 and 273.97 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 505.61 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/505.61 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 505.61 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 138,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,521.97/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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