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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 509.73 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 509.73 and 276.07 is: 381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 509.73 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/509.73 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 509.73 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 140,718.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,718.61/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.19

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