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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 488.87 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 488.87 and 271.76 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 488.87 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/488.87 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 488.87 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 132,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,852.53/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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