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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.45, 495.95 and 271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.45, 495.95 and 271.97 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.45 : 495.95 = 271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.45/495.95 = 271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.45x = 495.95 × 271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.45x = 134,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,879.68/359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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