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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 490.17 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 490.17 and 271.98 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 490.17 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/490.17 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 490.17 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 133,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,315.93/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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