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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.80, 497.22 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.80, 497.22 and 272.32 is: 376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.80 : 497.22 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.80/497.22 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.80x = 497.22 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.80x = 135,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,402.95/359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.33

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