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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 490.66 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 490.66 and 273.33 is: 377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 490.66 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/490.66 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 490.66 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 134,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,109.57/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.56

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