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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 495.02 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 495.02 and 275.86 is: 380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 495.02 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/495.02 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 495.02 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 136,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,556.22/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.36

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