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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 510.04 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 510.04 and 271.24 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 510.04 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/510.04 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 510.04 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 138,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,343.25/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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