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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 533.57 and 278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 533.57 and 278.51 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 533.57 = 278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/533.57 = 278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 533.57 × 278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 148,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,600.52/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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