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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 505.82 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 505.82 and 273.36 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 505.82 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/505.82 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 505.82 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 138,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,269.59/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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