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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.97, 490.01 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.97, 490.01 and 276.50 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.97 : 490.01 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.97/490.01 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.97x = 490.01 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.97x = 135,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,487.77/354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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