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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 536.64 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 536.64 and 276.90 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 536.64 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/536.64 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 536.64 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 148,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,595.62/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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