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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 492.24 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 492.24 and 273.66 is: 377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 492.24 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/492.24 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 492.24 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 134,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,706.40/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.71

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