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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 493.80 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 493.80 and 275.52 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 493.80 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/493.80 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 493.80 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 136,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,051.78/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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