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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 489.96 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 489.96 and 276.54 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 489.96 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/489.96 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 489.96 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 135,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,493.54/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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