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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.48, 530.22 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.48, 530.22 and 272.52 is: 408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.48 : 530.22 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.48/530.22 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.48x = 530.22 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.48x = 144,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,495.55/353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.78

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