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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 490.01 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 490.01 and 271.86 is: 375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 490.01 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/490.01 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 490.01 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 133,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,212.76/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.35

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