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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 492.12 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 492.12 and 273.72 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 492.12 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/492.12 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 492.12 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 134,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,703.09/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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