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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 506.27 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 506.27 and 273.39 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 506.27 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/506.27 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 506.27 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 138,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,409.16/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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