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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 507.87 and 273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 507.87 and 273.58 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 507.87 = 273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/507.87 = 273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 507.87 × 273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 138,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,941.80/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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