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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 537.31 and 271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 537.31 and 271.39 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 537.31 = 271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/537.31 = 271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 537.31 × 271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 145,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,817.87/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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