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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 509.51 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 509.51 and 276.11 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 509.51 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/509.51 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 509.51 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 140,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,678.95/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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