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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 373.21 and 257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 373.21 and 257.65 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 373.21 = 257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/373.21 = 257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 373.21 × 257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 96,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,155.98/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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