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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.18, 495.72 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.18, 495.72 and 276.26 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.18 : 495.72 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.18/495.72 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.18x = 495.72 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.18x = 136,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,947.92/359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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