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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.97, 508.80 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.97, 508.80 and 275.57 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.97 : 508.80 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.97/508.80 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.97x = 508.80 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.97x = 140,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,210.29/368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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