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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 488.73 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 488.73 and 275.61 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 488.73 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/488.73 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 488.73 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 134,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,698.88/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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