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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 533.16 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 533.16 and 275.28 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 533.16 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/533.16 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 533.16 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 146,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,768.28/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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