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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 528.66 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 528.66 and 270.64 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 528.66 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/528.66 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 528.66 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 143,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,076.54/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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