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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 490.98 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 490.98 and 277.21 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 490.98 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/490.98 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 490.98 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 136,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,104.57/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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