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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 529.95 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 529.95 and 275.91 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 529.95 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/529.95 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 529.95 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 146,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,218.50/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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