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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 509.99 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 509.99 and 276.57 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 509.99 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/509.99 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 509.99 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 141,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,046.55/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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