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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 488.94 and 271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 488.94 and 271.67 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 488.94 = 271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/488.94 = 271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 488.94 × 271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 132,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,827.89/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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