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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 498.84 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 498.84 and 276.64 is: 381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 498.84 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/498.84 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 498.84 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 137,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,997.85/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.90

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