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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 503.52 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 503.52 and 271.52 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 503.52 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/503.52 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 503.52 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 136,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,715.75/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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