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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 509.31 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 509.31 and 271.59 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 509.31 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/509.31 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 509.31 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 138,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,323.50/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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