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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 506.18 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 506.18 and 273.74 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 506.18 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/506.18 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 506.18 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 138,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,559.87/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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