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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 494.34 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 494.34 and 275.34 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 494.34 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/494.34 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 494.34 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 136,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,111.58/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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