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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 494.03 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 494.03 and 275.62 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 494.03 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/494.03 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 494.03 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 136,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,163.17/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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