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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.27, 489.06 and 275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.27, 489.06 and 275.81 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.27 : 489.06 = 275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.27/489.06 = 275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.27x = 489.06 × 275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.27x = 134,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,885.19/354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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