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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 537.03 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 537.03 and 272.07 is: 407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 537.03 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/537.03 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 537.03 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 146,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,109.75/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.93

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