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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.49, 509.96 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.49, 509.96 and 276.70 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.49 : 509.96 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.49/509.96 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.49x = 509.96 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.49x = 141,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,105.93/369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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