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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 490.91 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 490.91 and 276.77 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 490.91 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/490.91 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 490.91 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 135,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,865.32/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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