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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 537.57 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 537.57 and 277.50 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 537.57 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/537.57 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 537.57 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 149,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,175.68/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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