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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 537.68 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 537.68 and 273.04 is: 409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 537.68 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/537.68 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 537.68 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 146,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,808.15/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.26

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