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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 531.45 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 531.45 and 276.91 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 531.45 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/531.45 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 531.45 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 147,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,163.82/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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