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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 524.27 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 524.27 and 272.78 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 524.27 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/524.27 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 524.27 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 143,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,010.40/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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