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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.92, 483.96 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.92, 483.96 and 273.16 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.92 : 483.96 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.92/483.96 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.92x = 483.96 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.92x = 132,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,198.51/350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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