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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 509.52 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 509.52 and 271.44 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 509.52 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/509.52 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 509.52 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 138,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,304.11/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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