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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 527.90 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 527.90 and 274.93 is: 412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 527.90 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/527.90 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 527.90 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 145,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,132.85/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.53

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