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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 535.03 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 535.03 and 276.70 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 535.03 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/535.03 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 535.03 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 148,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,040.77/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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