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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 524.52 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 524.52 and 273.60 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 524.52 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/524.52 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 524.52 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 143,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,508.67/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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