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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 533.70 and 278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 533.70 and 278.85 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 533.70 = 278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/533.70 = 278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 533.70 × 278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 148,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,822.25/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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