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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.73, 488.10 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.73, 488.10 and 270.72 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.73 : 488.10 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.73/488.10 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.73x = 488.10 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.73x = 132,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,138.43/353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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