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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 502.89 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 502.89 and 271.04 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 502.89 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/502.89 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 502.89 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 136,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,301.95/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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