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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 503.46 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 503.46 and 271.40 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 503.46 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/503.46 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 503.46 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 136,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,639.04/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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