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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 510.57 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 510.57 and 276.32 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 510.57 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/510.57 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 510.57 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 141,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,081.98/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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