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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 496.46 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 496.46 and 277.30 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 496.46 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/496.46 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 496.46 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 137,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,668.36/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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