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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 534.08 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 534.08 and 275.53 is: 413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 534.08 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/534.08 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 534.08 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 147,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,155.06/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.58

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