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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 533.83 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 533.83 and 275.30 is: 412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 533.83 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/533.83 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 533.83 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 146,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,963.40/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.52

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