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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 534.35 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 534.35 and 278.84 is: 418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 534.35 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/534.35 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 534.35 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 148,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,998.15/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.42

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