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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.24, 538 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.24, 538 and 276.24 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.24 : 538 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.24/538 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.24x = 538 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.24x = 148,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,617.12/358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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