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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 373.01 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 373.01 and 253.77 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 373.01 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/373.01 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 373.01 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 94,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,658.75/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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