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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 496.01 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 496.01 and 272.02 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 496.01 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/496.01 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 496.01 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 134,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,924.64/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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