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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 531.58 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 531.58 and 273.80 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 531.58 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/531.58 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 531.58 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 145,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,546.60/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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