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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.27, 489.14 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.27, 489.14 and 271.23 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.27 : 489.14 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.27/489.14 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.27x = 489.14 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.27x = 132,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,668.09/354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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