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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 528.26 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 528.26 and 270.77 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 528.26 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/528.26 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 528.26 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 143,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,036.96/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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