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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 490.22 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 490.22 and 272.36 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 490.22 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/490.22 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 490.22 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 133,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,516.32/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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