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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 496.32 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 496.32 and 272.16 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 496.32 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/496.32 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 496.32 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 135,078.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,078.45/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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