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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 528.48 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 528.48 and 271.05 is: 405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 528.48 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/528.48 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 528.48 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 143,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,244.50/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.95

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