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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 527.72 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 527.72 and 270.64 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 527.72 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/527.72 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 527.72 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 142,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,822.14/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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