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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 490.52 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 490.52 and 276.90 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 490.52 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/490.52 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 490.52 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 135,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,824.99/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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