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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 495.84 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 495.84 and 271.96 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 495.84 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/495.84 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 495.84 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 134,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,848.65/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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