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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.07, 497.70 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.07, 497.70 and 273.59 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.07 : 497.70 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.07/497.70 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.07x = 497.70 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.07x = 136,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,165.74/361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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