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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 492.21 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 492.21 and 273.63 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 492.21 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/492.21 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 492.21 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 134,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,683.42/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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