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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.09, 537.98 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.09, 537.98 and 276.96 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.09 : 537.98 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.09/537.98 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.09x = 537.98 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.09x = 148,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,998.94/359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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