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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 488.99 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 488.99 and 272.12 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 488.99 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/488.99 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 488.99 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 133,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,061.99/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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