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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 503.34 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 503.34 and 271.72 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 503.34 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/503.34 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 503.34 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 136,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,767.54/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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