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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 488.96 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 488.96 and 271.76 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 488.96 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/488.96 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 488.96 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 132,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,879.77/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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