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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.41, 486.16 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.41, 486.16 and 273.75 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.41 : 486.16 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.41/486.16 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.41x = 486.16 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.41x = 133,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,086.30/352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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