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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 532.95 and 277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 532.95 and 277.91 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 532.95 = 277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/532.95 = 277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 532.95 × 277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 148,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,112.13/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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