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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 476.19 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 476.19 and 271.01 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 476.19 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/476.19 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 476.19 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 129,049.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,049.87/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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