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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 538.35 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 538.35 and 277.90 is: 416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 538.35 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/538.35 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 538.35 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 149,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,607.47/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.85

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