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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 490.37 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 490.37 and 273.12 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 490.37 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/490.37 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 490.37 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 133,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,929.85/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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