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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 494.96 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 494.96 and 275.39 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 494.96 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/494.96 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 494.96 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 136,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,305.25/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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