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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 538.95 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 538.95 and 273.66 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 538.95 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/538.95 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 538.95 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 147,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,489.06/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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