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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 503.08 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 503.08 and 271.49 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 503.08 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/503.08 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 503.08 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 136,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,578.00/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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