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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 532.96 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 532.96 and 278.61 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 532.96 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/532.96 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 532.96 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 148,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,485.29/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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