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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 495.09 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 495.09 and 276.30 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 495.09 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/495.09 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 495.09 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 136,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,793.37/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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