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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 533.64 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 533.64 and 275.42 is: 411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 533.64 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/533.64 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 533.64 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 146,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,975.13/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.95

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