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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.21, 537.50 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.21, 537.50 and 271.52 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.21 : 537.50 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.21/537.50 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.21x = 537.50 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.21x = 145,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,937.95/358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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