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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 489.66 and 271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 489.66 and 271.61 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 489.66 = 271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/489.66 = 271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 489.66 × 271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 132,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,996.55/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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