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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.53, 496.31 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.53, 496.31 and 276.60 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.53 : 496.31 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.53/496.31 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.53x = 496.31 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.53x = 137,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,277.96/359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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