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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 498.86 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 498.86 and 273.86 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 498.86 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/498.86 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 498.86 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 136,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,615.43/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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