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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.69, 488.08 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.69, 488.08 and 270.66 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.69 : 488.08 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.69/488.08 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.69x = 488.08 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.69x = 132,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,103.06/353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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