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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 502.50 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 502.50 and 271.35 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 502.50 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/502.50 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 502.50 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 136,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,353.38/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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