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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 490.80 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 490.80 and 272.84 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 490.80 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/490.80 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 490.80 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 133,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,909.87/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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