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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 485.17 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 485.17 and 273.56 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 485.17 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/485.17 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 485.17 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 132,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,720.00/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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