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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 527.10 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 527.10 and 275.56 is: 412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 527.10 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/527.10 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 527.10 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 145,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,247.68/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.21

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