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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 493.78 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 493.78 and 275.68 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 493.78 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/493.78 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 493.78 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 136,125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,125.27/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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