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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.68 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.68 and 271.96 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.68 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.68 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.68 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 134,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,805.13/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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