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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 530.72 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 530.72 and 277.97 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 530.72 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/530.72 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 530.72 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 147,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,521.24/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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