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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 491.04 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 491.04 and 276.84 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 491.04 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/491.04 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 491.04 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 135,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,939.51/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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