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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 489.53 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 489.53 and 275.97 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 489.53 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/489.53 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 489.53 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 135,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,094.21/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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