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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 530.75 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 530.75 and 273.51 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 530.75 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/530.75 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 530.75 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 145,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,161.41/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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