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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.55, 492.26 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.55, 492.26 and 273.50 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.55 : 492.26 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.55/492.26 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.55x = 492.26 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.55x = 134,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,631.95/356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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