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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 483.44 and 271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 483.44 and 271.34 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 483.44 = 271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/483.44 = 271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 483.44 × 271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 131,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,176.61/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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