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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 486.84 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 486.84 and 270.04 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 486.84 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/486.84 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 486.84 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 131,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,466.27/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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