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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 537.24 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 537.24 and 276.46 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 537.24 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/537.24 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 537.24 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 148,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,521.30/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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