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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 502.82 and 271.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 502.82 and 271.57 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 502.82 = 271.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/502.82 = 271.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 502.82 × 271.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 136,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,550.83/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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