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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 529.18 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 529.18 and 270.08 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 529.18 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/529.18 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 529.18 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 142,917.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,917.61/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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