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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 485.78 and 273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 485.78 and 273.99 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 485.78 = 273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/485.78 = 273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 485.78 × 273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 133,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,098.86/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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