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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 533.55 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 533.55 and 278.90 is: 417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 533.55 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/533.55 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 533.55 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 148,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,804.43/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.59

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