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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 487.58 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 487.58 and 270.53 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 487.58 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/487.58 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 487.58 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 131,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,905.02/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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