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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.57, 495.79 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.57, 495.79 and 271.15 is: 373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.57 : 495.79 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.57/495.79 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.57x = 495.79 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.57x = 134,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,431.54/359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.86

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