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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 492.21 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 492.21 and 273.87 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 492.21 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/492.21 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 492.21 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 134,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,801.55/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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