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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 532.58 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 532.58 and 277.64 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 532.58 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/532.58 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 532.58 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 147,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,861.46/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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