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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 495.89 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 495.89 and 272.08 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 495.89 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/495.89 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 495.89 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 134,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,921.75/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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