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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 504.79 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 504.79 and 273.16 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 504.79 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/504.79 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 504.79 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 137,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,888.44/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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