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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 482.87 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 482.87 and 271.42 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 482.87 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/482.87 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 482.87 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 131,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,060.05/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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