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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 494.82 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 494.82 and 276 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 494.82 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/494.82 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 494.82 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 136,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,570.32/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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