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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 531.83 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 531.83 and 277.60 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 531.83 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/531.83 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 531.83 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 147,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,634.62/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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