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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 497.46 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 497.46 and 273.16 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 497.46 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/497.46 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 497.46 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 135,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,886.17/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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