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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 491.20 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 491.20 and 277.24 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 491.20 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/491.20 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 491.20 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 136,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,180.29/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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