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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483.03 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483.03 and 271.40 is: 374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483.03 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483.03 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483.03 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 131,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,091.93/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.30

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