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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 527.40 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 527.40 and 274.80 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 527.40 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/527.40 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 527.40 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 144,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,929.52/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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