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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 536.94 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 536.94 and 276.96 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 536.94 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/536.94 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 536.94 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 148,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,710.90/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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