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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.95 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.95 and 270.78 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.95 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.95 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.95 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 142,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,687.52/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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