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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 485.29 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 485.29 and 272.67 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 485.29 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/485.29 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 485.29 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 132,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,320.23/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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