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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 535.44 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 535.44 and 275.44 is: 413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 535.44 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/535.44 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 535.44 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 147,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,481.59/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.21

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