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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 502.13 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 502.13 and 271.08 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 502.13 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/502.13 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 502.13 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 136,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,117.40/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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