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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 508.67 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 508.67 and 275.36 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 508.67 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/508.67 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 508.67 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 140,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,064.48/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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