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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 503.24 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 503.24 and 271.46 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 503.24 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/503.24 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 503.24 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 136,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,609.53/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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