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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 532.29 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 532.29 and 273.46 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 532.29 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/532.29 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 532.29 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 145,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,560.02/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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