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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 530.96 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 530.96 and 273.69 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 530.96 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/530.96 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 530.96 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 145,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,317.07/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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