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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 530.56 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 530.56 and 272.49 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 530.56 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/530.56 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 530.56 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 144,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,572.29/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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