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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 490.17 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 490.17 and 272.51 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 490.17 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/490.17 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 490.17 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 133,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,576.23/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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