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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 495.15 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 495.15 and 271.46 is: 374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 495.15 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/495.15 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 495.15 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 134,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,413.42/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.47

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