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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 488.74 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 488.74 and 271.33 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 488.74 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/488.74 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 488.74 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 132,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,609.82/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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