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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 525.96 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 525.96 and 270 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 525.96 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/525.96 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 525.96 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 142,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,009.20/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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