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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 490.28 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 490.28 and 271.86 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 490.28 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/490.28 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 490.28 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 133,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,286.16/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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