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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 490.35 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 490.35 and 272.56 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 490.35 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/490.35 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 490.35 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 133,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,649.80/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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