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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.38, 495.72 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.38, 495.72 and 271 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.38 : 495.72 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.38/495.72 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.38x = 495.72 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.38x = 134,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,340.12/359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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