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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 490.39 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 490.39 and 272.73 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 490.39 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/490.39 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 490.39 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 133,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,744.06/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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