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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 531.47 and 276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 531.47 and 276.79 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 531.47 = 276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/531.47 = 276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 531.47 × 276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 147,102.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,102.89/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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