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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 527.06 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 527.06 and 120.28 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 527.06 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/527.06 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 527.06 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 63,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,394.78/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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