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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.07, 523.36 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.07, 523.36 and 273.10 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.07 : 523.36 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.07/523.36 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.07x = 523.36 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.07x = 142,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,929.62/350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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