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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 508.31 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 508.31 and 275.36 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 508.31 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/508.31 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 508.31 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 139,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,968.93/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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