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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 484.58 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 484.58 and 272.16 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 484.58 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/484.58 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 484.58 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 131,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,883.97/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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