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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.69, 509.79 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.69, 509.79 and 276.29 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.69 : 509.79 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.69/509.79 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.69x = 509.79 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.69x = 140,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,849.88/369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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