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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 505.44 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 505.44 and 273.17 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 505.44 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/505.44 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 505.44 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 138,072.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,072.31/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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