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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.25, 528.82 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.25, 528.82 and 271.14 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.25 : 528.82 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.25/528.82 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.25x = 528.82 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.25x = 143,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,383.58/352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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