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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.54, 475.86 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.54, 475.86 and 271.74 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.54 : 475.86 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.54/475.86 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.54x = 475.86 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.54x = 129,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,310.20/345.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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