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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 535.79 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 535.79 and 276.33 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 535.79 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/535.79 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 535.79 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 148,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,053.47/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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