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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 527.70 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 527.70 and 291.36 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 527.70 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/527.70 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 527.70 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 153,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,750.67/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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