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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 492.13 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 492.13 and 273.39 is: 377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 492.13 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/492.13 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 492.13 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 134,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,540.38/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.49

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