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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 535.28 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 535.28 and 276.68 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 535.28 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/535.28 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 535.28 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 148,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,101.23/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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