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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 495.84 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 495.84 and 271.32 is: 374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 495.84 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/495.84 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 495.84 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 134,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,531.31/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.95

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