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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.51, 537.36 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.51, 537.36 and 271.84 is: 407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.51 : 537.36 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.51/537.36 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.51x = 537.36 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.51x = 146,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,075.94/358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.45

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