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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 484.58 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 484.58 and 273.11 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 484.58 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/484.58 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 484.58 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 132,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,343.64/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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