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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 495.11 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 495.11 and 275.91 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 495.11 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/495.11 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 495.11 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 136,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,604.42/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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