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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 489.35 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 489.35 and 275.64 is: 380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 489.35 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/489.35 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 489.35 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 134,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,885.12/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.52

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