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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 497.44 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 497.44 and 271.70 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 497.44 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/497.44 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 497.44 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 135,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,156.96/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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