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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.06, 529.95 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.06, 529.95 and 272.78 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.06 : 529.95 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.06/529.95 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.06x = 529.95 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.06x = 144,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,559.76/353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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