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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 488.21 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 488.21 and 271.19 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 488.21 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/488.21 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 488.21 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 132,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,397.67/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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