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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.92, 526.40 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.92, 526.40 and 270.24 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.92 : 526.40 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.92/526.40 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.92x = 526.40 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.92x = 142,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,254.34/350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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