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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 505.09 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 505.09 and 273.16 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 505.09 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/505.09 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 505.09 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 137,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,969.46/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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