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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.03, 491.54 and 272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.03, 491.54 and 272.98 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.03 : 491.54 = 272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.03/491.54 = 272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.03x = 491.54 × 272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.03x = 134,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,180.59/356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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