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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.03, 485.97 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.03, 485.97 and 273.17 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.03 : 485.97 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.03/485.97 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.03x = 485.97 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.03x = 132,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,752.42/352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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