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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 527.69 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 527.69 and 270.39 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 527.69 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/527.69 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 527.69 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 142,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,682.78/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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