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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 497.61 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 497.61 and 272.94 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 497.61 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/497.61 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 497.61 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 135,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,817.67/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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