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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.89, 495.54 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.89, 495.54 and 271.51 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.89 : 495.54 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.89/495.54 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.89x = 495.54 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.89x = 134,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,542.83/359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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