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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 531.45 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 531.45 and 277.35 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 531.45 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/531.45 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 531.45 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 147,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,397.66/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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