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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.39, 495.36 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.39, 495.36 and 276.36 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.39 : 495.36 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.39/495.36 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.39x = 495.36 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.39x = 136,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,897.69/359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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