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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.14, 482.97 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.14, 482.97 and 271.33 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.14 : 482.97 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.14/482.97 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.14x = 482.97 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.14x = 131,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,044.25/350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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