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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 494.44 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 494.44 and 275.07 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 494.44 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/494.44 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 494.44 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 136,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,006.78/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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