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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 496.34 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 496.34 and 272.46 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 496.34 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/496.34 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 496.34 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 135,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,232.80/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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