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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 533.62 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 533.62 and 182.38 is: 273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 533.62 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/533.62 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 533.62 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 97,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,321.62/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.68

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