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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 491.99 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 491.99 and 273.22 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 491.99 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/491.99 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 491.99 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 134,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,420.96/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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