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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 496.17 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 496.17 and 276.26 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 496.17 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/496.17 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 496.17 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 137,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,071.92/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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