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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 536.48 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 536.48 and 275.96 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 536.48 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/536.48 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 536.48 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 148,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,046.55/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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