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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 531.92 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 531.92 and 273.98 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 531.92 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/531.92 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 531.92 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 145,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,735.44/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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