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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 535.32 and 279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 535.32 and 279.42 is: 419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 535.32 = 279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/535.32 = 279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 535.32 × 279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 149,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,579.11/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.77

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