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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 489.66 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 489.66 and 275.82 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 489.66 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/489.66 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 489.66 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 135,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,058.02/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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