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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 527.22 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 527.22 and 270.48 is: 405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 527.22 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/527.22 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 527.22 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 142,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,602.47/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.60

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