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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 488.52 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 488.52 and 270.32 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 488.52 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/488.52 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 488.52 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 132,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,054.28/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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