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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 527.57 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 527.57 and 180.99 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 527.57 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/527.57 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 527.57 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 95,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,483.99/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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