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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.13, 507.69 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.13, 507.69 and 275.10 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 507.69 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/507.69 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 507.69 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 139,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,665.52/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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