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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 494.79 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 494.79 and 271.02 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 494.79 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/494.79 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 494.79 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 134,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,097.99/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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