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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.89, 494.10 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.89, 494.10 and 271.01 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.89 : 494.10 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.89/494.10 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.89x = 494.10 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.89x = 133,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,907.28/357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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