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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 491.94 and 277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 491.94 and 277.79 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 491.94 = 277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/491.94 = 277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 491.94 × 277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 136,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,653.55/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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