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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 484.49 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 484.49 and 272.50 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 484.49 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/484.49 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 484.49 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 132,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,023.53/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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