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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.15, 495.86 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.15, 495.86 and 276.11 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.15 : 495.86 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.15/495.86 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.15x = 495.86 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.15x = 136,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,908.04/359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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