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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 527.51 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 527.51 and 270.27 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 527.51 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/527.51 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 527.51 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 142,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,570.13/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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