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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 536.70 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 536.70 and 272.16 is: 407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 536.70 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/536.70 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 536.70 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 146,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,068.27/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.72

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