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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 489.87 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 489.87 and 272.34 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 489.87 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/489.87 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 489.87 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 133,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,411.20/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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