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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 525.38 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 525.38 and 273.76 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 525.38 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/525.38 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 525.38 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 143,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,825.35/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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