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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.84, 530.84 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.84, 530.84 and 277.04 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.84 : 530.84 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.84/530.84 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.84x = 530.84 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.84x = 147,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,063.91/353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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