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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 510.03 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 510.03 and 276.78 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 510.03 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/510.03 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 510.03 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 141,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,165.93/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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