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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.46, 528.96 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.46, 528.96 and 272 is: 408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.46 : 528.96 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.46/528.96 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.46x = 528.96 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.46x = 143,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,877.12/352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.21

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