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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 509.31 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 509.31 and 271.11 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 509.31 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/509.31 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 509.31 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 138,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,079.03/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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