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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.09, 527.40 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.09, 527.40 and 270.09 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.09 : 527.40 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.09/527.40 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.09x = 527.40 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.09x = 142,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,445.47/351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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