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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 494.44 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 494.44 and 275.07 is: 379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 494.44 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/494.44 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 494.44 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 136,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,006.78/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.77

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