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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 527.70 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 527.70 and 271.28 is: 407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 527.70 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/527.70 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 527.70 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 143,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,154.46/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.20

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