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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 484.79 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 484.79 and 272.75 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 484.79 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/484.79 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 484.79 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 132,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,222.68/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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