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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 488.34 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 488.34 and 271.02 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 488.34 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/488.34 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 488.34 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 132,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,349.91/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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