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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 505.26 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 505.26 and 273.35 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 505.26 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/505.26 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 505.26 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 138,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,112.82/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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