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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 491.02 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 491.02 and 273.68 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 491.02 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/491.02 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 491.02 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 134,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,382.35/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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