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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 536.22 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 536.22 and 275.94 is: 413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 536.22 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/536.22 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 536.22 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 147,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,964.55/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.49

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