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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.38, 487.42 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.38, 487.42 and 270.70 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.38 : 487.42 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.38/487.42 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.38x = 487.42 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.38x = 131,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,944.59/353.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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