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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.22, 496.64 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.22, 496.64 and 276.29 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.22 : 496.64 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.22/496.64 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.22x = 496.64 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.22x = 137,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,212.80/360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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