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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 527.85 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 527.85 and 271.08 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 527.85 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/527.85 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 527.85 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 143,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,089.58/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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