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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 505.08 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 505.08 and 272.75 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 505.08 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/505.08 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 505.08 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 137,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,758.04/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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