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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.73, 531.06 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.73, 531.06 and 272.64 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.73 : 531.06 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.73/531.06 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.73x = 531.06 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.73x = 144,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,788.20/353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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