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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 490.86 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 490.86 and 273.33 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 490.86 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/490.86 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 490.86 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 134,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,166.76/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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