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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 532.01 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 532.01 and 273.27 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 532.01 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/532.01 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 532.01 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 145,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,382.37/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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