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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 497.16 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 497.16 and 276.96 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 497.16 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/497.16 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 497.16 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 137,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,693.43/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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