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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.07, 489.82 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.07, 489.82 and 276.24 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.07 : 489.82 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.07/489.82 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.07x = 489.82 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.07x = 135,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,310.32/355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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