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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 482.91 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 482.91 and 270.94 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 482.91 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/482.91 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 482.91 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 130,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,839.64/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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