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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 495.17 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 495.17 and 275.61 is: 380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 495.17 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/495.17 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 495.17 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 136,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,473.80/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.52

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