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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 532.80 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 532.80 and 278.64 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 532.80 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/532.80 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 532.80 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 148,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,459.39/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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