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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 532.29 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 532.29 and 277.92 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 532.29 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/532.29 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 532.29 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 147,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,934.04/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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