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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.07, 524.57 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.07, 524.57 and 272.85 is: 408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.07 : 524.57 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.07/524.57 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.07x = 524.57 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.07x = 143,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,127.56/350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.85

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