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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 529.26 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 529.26 and 271.32 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 529.26 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/529.26 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 529.26 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 143,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,598.82/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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