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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 537.45 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 537.45 and 271.66 is: 407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 537.45 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/537.45 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 537.45 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 146,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,003.67/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.52

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