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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 494.04 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 494.04 and 271.20 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 494.04 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/494.04 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 494.04 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 133,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,983.65/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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