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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 527.58 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 527.58 and 271.44 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 527.58 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/527.58 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 527.58 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 143,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,206.32/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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