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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 508.84 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 508.84 and 275.72 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 508.84 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/508.84 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 508.84 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 140,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,297.36/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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