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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.37, 536.51 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.37, 536.51 and 276.27 is: 414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.37 : 536.51 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.37/536.51 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.37x = 536.51 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.37x = 148,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,221.62/357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.76

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