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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 495.72 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 495.72 and 276.24 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 495.72 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/495.72 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 495.72 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 136,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,937.69/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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