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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 533.49 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 533.49 and 272.10 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 533.49 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/533.49 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 533.49 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 145,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,162.63/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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