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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 490.86 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 490.86 and 272.48 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 490.86 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/490.86 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 490.86 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 133,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,748.17/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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