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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.55, 495.03 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.55, 495.03 and 276.09 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.55 : 495.03 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.55/495.03 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.55x = 495.03 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.55x = 136,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,672.01/358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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