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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 495.82 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 495.82 and 276.82 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 495.82 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/495.82 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 495.82 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 137,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,252.00/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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