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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 496.40 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 496.40 and 272.07 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 496.40 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/496.40 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 496.40 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 135,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,054.19/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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