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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 532.10 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 532.10 and 277.34 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 532.10 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/532.10 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 532.10 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 147,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,572.61/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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