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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 505.74 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 505.74 and 273.16 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 505.74 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/505.74 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 505.74 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 138,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,147.94/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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