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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.51, 536.74 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.51, 536.74 and 277.51 is: 415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.51 : 536.74 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.51/536.74 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.51x = 536.74 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.51x = 148,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,950.72/358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.47

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