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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 537.41 and 272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 537.41 and 272.79 is: 408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 537.41 = 272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/537.41 = 272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 537.41 × 272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 146,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,598.71/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.10

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