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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 488.73 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 488.73 and 271.11 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 488.73 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/488.73 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 488.73 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 132,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,499.59/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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