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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 497.76 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 497.76 and 273.44 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 497.76 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/497.76 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 497.76 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 136,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,107.49/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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