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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 531.27 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 531.27 and 277.30 is: 414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 531.27 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/531.27 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 531.27 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 147,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,321.17/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.71

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