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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 495.61 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 495.61 and 275.92 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 495.61 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/495.61 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 495.61 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 136,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,746.78/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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