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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 487.40 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 487.40 and 270.84 is: 373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 487.40 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/487.40 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 487.40 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 132,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,007.42/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.20

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