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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 485.04 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 485.04 and 273.52 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 485.04 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/485.04 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 485.04 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 132,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,668.14/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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