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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.01, 497.03 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.01, 497.03 and 276.95 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.01 : 497.03 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.01/497.03 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.01x = 497.03 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.01x = 137,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,652.32/360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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