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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 498.30 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 498.30 and 272.48 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 498.30 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/498.30 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 498.30 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 135,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,774.29/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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