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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 488.84 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 488.84 and 271.52 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 488.84 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/488.84 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 488.84 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 132,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,729.84/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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