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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.85, 527.30 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.85, 527.30 and 270.29 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.85 : 527.30 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.85/527.30 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.85x = 527.30 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.85x = 142,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,523.92/351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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