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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 534.59 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 534.59 and 276.18 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 534.59 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/534.59 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 534.59 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 147,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,643.07/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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