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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 483.00 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 483.00 and 270.34 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 483.00 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/483.00 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 483.00 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 130,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,573.14/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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