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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.75, 496.52 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.75, 496.52 and 272.27 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.75 : 496.52 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.75/496.52 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.75x = 496.52 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.75x = 135,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,186.14/359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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