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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 373.32 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 373.32 and 259.13 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 373.32 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/373.32 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 373.32 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 96,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,736.55/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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