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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 530.07 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 530.07 and 272.28 is: 408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 530.07 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/530.07 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 530.07 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 144,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,327.46/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.54

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