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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 537.44 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 537.44 and 277.80 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 537.44 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/537.44 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 537.44 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 149,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,300.83/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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