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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 533.75 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.51, 533.75 and 275.51 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.51 : 533.75 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.51/533.75 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.51x = 533.75 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.51x = 147,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,049.42/356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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