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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 485.87 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 485.87 and 273.33 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 485.87 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/485.87 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 485.87 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 132,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,801.48/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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