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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 488.87 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 488.87 and 272.36 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 488.87 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/488.87 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 488.87 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 133,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,144.83/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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