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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 508.82 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 508.82 and 275.61 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 508.82 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/508.82 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 508.82 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 140,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,234.25/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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