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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 527.35 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 527.35 and 270.32 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 527.35 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/527.35 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 527.35 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 142,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,553.25/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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