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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 531.40 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 531.40 and 277.19 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 531.40 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/531.40 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 531.40 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 147,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,297.38/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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