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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 490.86 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 490.86 and 277.12 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 490.86 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/490.86 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 490.86 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 136,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,027.74/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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