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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 482.76 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 482.76 and 270.84 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 482.76 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/482.76 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 482.76 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 130,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,750.72/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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