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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 494 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 494 and 275.36 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 494 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/494 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 494 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 136,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,027.84/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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