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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 526.50 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 526.50 and 273.66 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 526.50 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/526.50 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 526.50 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 144,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,081.99/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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