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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.03, 528.20 and 271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.03, 528.20 and 271.03 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.03 : 528.20 = 271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.03/528.20 = 271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.03x = 528.20 × 271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.03x = 143,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,156.69/352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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