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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.09, 528.90 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.09, 528.90 and 271.09 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.09 : 528.90 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.09/528.90 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.09x = 528.90 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.09x = 143,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,379.50/352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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