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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 508.94 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 508.94 and 275.82 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 508.94 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/508.94 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 508.94 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 140,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,373.29/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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