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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 537.17 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 537.17 and 277.65 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 537.17 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/537.17 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 537.17 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 149,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,143.86/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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