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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 489.14 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 489.14 and 275.90 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 489.14 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/489.14 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 489.14 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 134,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,953.73/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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