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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 527.29 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 527.29 and 120.40 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 527.29 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/527.29 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 527.29 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 63,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,484.10/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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