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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 488.65 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 488.65 and 271.20 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 488.65 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/488.65 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 488.65 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 132,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,521.88/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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