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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 535.80 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 535.80 and 279.96 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 535.80 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/535.80 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 535.80 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 150,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,002.57/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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