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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.53, 534.88 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.53, 534.88 and 271.11 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.53 : 534.88 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.53/534.88 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.53x = 534.88 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.53x = 145,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,011.32/357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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