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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 494.79 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 494.79 and 275.26 is: 380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 494.79 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/494.79 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 494.79 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 136,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,195.90/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.56

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