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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 505.99 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 505.99 and 273.61 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 505.99 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/505.99 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 505.99 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 138,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,443.92/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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