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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.35, 508.48 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.35, 508.48 and 275.25 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.35 : 508.48 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.35/508.48 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.35x = 508.48 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.35x = 139,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,957.48/368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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