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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.60, 494.58 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.60, 494.58 and 271.48 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.60 : 494.58 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.60/494.58 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.60x = 494.58 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.60x = 134,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,268.58/358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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