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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 495.83 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 495.83 and 276.01 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 495.83 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/495.83 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 495.83 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 136,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,852.66/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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