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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 532.62 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 532.62 and 274.76 is: 411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 532.62 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/532.62 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 532.62 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 146,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,340.01/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.35

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