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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 484.25 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 484.25 and 272.42 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 484.25 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/484.25 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 484.25 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 131,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,919.39/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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