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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 529.20 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 529.20 and 272.28 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 529.20 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/529.20 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 529.20 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 144,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,090.58/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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