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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 536.88 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 536.88 and 271.59 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 536.88 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/536.88 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 536.88 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 145,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,811.24/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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