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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.51, 495.99 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.51, 495.99 and 272.30 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.51 : 495.99 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.51/495.99 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.51x = 495.99 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.51x = 135,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,055.60/359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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