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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 508.38 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 508.38 and 275.97 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 508.38 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/508.38 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 508.38 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 140,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,297.63/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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