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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 533.30 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 533.30 and 274.47 is: 411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 533.30 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/533.30 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 533.30 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 146,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,374.85/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.71

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