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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.26, 535.33 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.26, 535.33 and 276.30 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.26 : 535.33 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.26/535.33 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.26x = 535.33 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.26x = 147,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,911.68/357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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