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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 527.92 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 527.92 and 270.68 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 527.92 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/527.92 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 527.92 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 142,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,894.07/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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