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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 495.06 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 495.06 and 275.51 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 495.06 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/495.06 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 495.06 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 136,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,393.98/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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