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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.97, 533.64 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.97, 533.64 and 278.69 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.97 : 533.64 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.97/533.64 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.97x = 533.64 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.97x = 148,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,720.13/355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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