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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.19, 495.50 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.19, 495.50 and 271.71 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.19 : 495.50 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.19/495.50 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.19x = 495.50 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.19x = 134,630.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,630.95/359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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