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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 490.54 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 490.54 and 272.60 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 490.54 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/490.54 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 490.54 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 133,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,721.20/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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