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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.53, 492.24 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.53, 492.24 and 273.48 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.53 : 492.24 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.53/492.24 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.53x = 492.24 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.53x = 134,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,617.80/356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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