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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 536.16 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 536.16 and 276.72 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 536.16 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/536.16 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 536.16 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 148,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,366.20/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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