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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 535.99 and 277.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 535.99 and 277.01 is: 414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 535.99 = 277.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/535.99 = 277.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 535.99 × 277.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 148,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,474.59/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.72

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