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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 494.76 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 494.76 and 275.70 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 494.76 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/494.76 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 494.76 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 136,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,406.67/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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