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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 496.40 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 496.40 and 276.86 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 496.40 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/496.40 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 496.40 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 137,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,433.30/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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