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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 535.17 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 535.17 and 274.44 is: 411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 535.17 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/535.17 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 535.17 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 146,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,872.05/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.84

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