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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 495.30 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 495.30 and 275.70 is: 380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 495.30 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/495.30 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 495.30 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 136,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,554.21/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.63

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