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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.18, 490.29 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.18, 490.29 and 276.52 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.18 : 490.29 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.18/490.29 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.18x = 490.29 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.18x = 135,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,574.99/355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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