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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 528.98 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 528.98 and 271.80 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 528.98 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/528.98 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 528.98 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 143,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,776.76/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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