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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 508.53 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 508.53 and 275.33 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 508.53 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/508.53 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 508.53 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 140,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,010.92/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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