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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 496.80 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 496.80 and 271.96 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 496.80 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/496.80 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 496.80 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 135,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,108.49/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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