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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 531.41 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 531.41 and 272.32 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 531.41 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/531.41 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 531.41 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 144,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,710.88/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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