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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.58 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.58 and 257.08 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.58 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.58 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.58 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 96,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,039.95/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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