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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 489.54 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 489.54 and 276.18 is: 380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 489.54 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/489.54 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 489.54 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 135,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,201.16/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.70

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