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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 495 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 495 and 271.44 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 495 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/495 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 495 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 134,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,362.80/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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