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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 535.58 and 276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 535.58 and 276.53 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 535.58 = 276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/535.58 = 276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 535.58 × 276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 148,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,103.94/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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