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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 494.89 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 494.89 and 275.39 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 494.89 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/494.89 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 494.89 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 136,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,287.76/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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