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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 503.22 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 503.22 and 271.66 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 503.22 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/503.22 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 503.22 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 136,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,704.75/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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