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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 534.78 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 534.78 and 183.24 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 534.78 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/534.78 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 534.78 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 97,993.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,993.09/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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