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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 485.33 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 485.33 and 273.66 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 485.33 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/485.33 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 485.33 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 132,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,814.04/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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