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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 489.17 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 489.17 and 275.48 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 489.17 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/489.17 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 489.17 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 134,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,756.55/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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