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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 528.61 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 528.61 and 270.45 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 528.61 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/528.61 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 528.61 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 142,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,959.90/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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