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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 531.30 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 531.30 and 277.40 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 531.30 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/531.30 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 531.30 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 147,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,379.96/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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