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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.43, 533.82 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.43, 533.82 and 274.08 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.43 : 533.82 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.43/533.82 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.43x = 533.82 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.43x = 146,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,309.39/356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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