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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.24 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.24 and 273.36 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.24 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.24 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.24 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 134,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,285.37/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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