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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 533.18 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 533.18 and 273.71 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 533.18 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/533.18 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 533.18 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 145,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,932.66/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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