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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 537.36 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 537.36 and 277.11 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 537.36 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/537.36 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 537.36 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 148,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,907.83/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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