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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 495 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 495 and 275.48 is: 380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 495 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/495 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 495 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 136,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,362.60/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.34

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