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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.34, 528.35 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.34, 528.35 and 271.23 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.34 : 528.35 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.34/528.35 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.34x = 528.35 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.34x = 143,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,303.01/352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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