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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 509.94 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 509.94 and 271.95 is: 375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 509.94 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/509.94 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 509.94 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 138,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,678.18/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.39

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