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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 485.21 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 485.21 and 272.61 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 485.21 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/485.21 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 485.21 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 132,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,273.78/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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