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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 489.48 and 271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 489.48 and 271.78 is: 374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 489.48 = 271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/489.48 = 271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 489.48 × 271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 133,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,030.87/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.95

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