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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 484.65 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 484.65 and 273.24 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 484.65 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/484.65 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 484.65 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 132,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,425.77/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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