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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 499.59 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 499.59 and 273.33 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 499.59 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/499.59 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 499.59 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 136,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,552.93/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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