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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 495.92 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 495.92 and 276.41 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 495.92 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/495.92 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 495.92 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 137,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,077.25/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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