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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 525.53 and 273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 525.53 and 273.85 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 525.53 = 273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/525.53 = 273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 525.53 × 273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 143,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,916.39/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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