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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 495.69 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 495.69 and 275.98 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 495.69 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/495.69 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 495.69 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 136,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,800.53/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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