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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 539.64 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 539.64 and 277.84 is: 417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 539.64 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/539.64 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 539.64 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 149,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,933.58/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.69

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