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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.28 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.28 and 273.84 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.28 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.28 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.28 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 138,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,639.72/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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