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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.76 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.76 and 273.77 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.76 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.76 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.76 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 145,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,849.67/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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