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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 506.55 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 506.55 and 271.35 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 506.55 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/506.55 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 506.55 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 137,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,453.36/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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