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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 497.40 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 497.40 and 275.61 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 497.40 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/497.40 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 497.40 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 137,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,088.41/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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