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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 495.26 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 495.26 and 275.67 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 495.26 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/495.26 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 495.26 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 136,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,528.32/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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