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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 506.16 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 506.16 and 273.89 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 506.16 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/506.16 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 506.16 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 138,629.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,629.63/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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