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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 493.80 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 493.80 and 275.02 is: 379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 493.80 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/493.80 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 493.80 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 135,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,804.88/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.88

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