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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.17, 509.91 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.17, 509.91 and 276.33 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.17 : 509.91 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.17/509.91 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.17x = 509.91 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.17x = 140,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,903.43/369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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