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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 495.92 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 495.92 and 276.64 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 495.92 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/495.92 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 495.92 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 137,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,191.31/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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