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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 536.64 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 536.64 and 275.84 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 536.64 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/536.64 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 536.64 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 148,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,026.78/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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