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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 373.28 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 373.28 and 258.53 is: 357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 373.28 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/373.28 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 373.28 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 96,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,500.92/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.41

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