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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 536.93 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 536.93 and 272.33 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 536.93 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/536.93 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 536.93 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 146,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,218.10/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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