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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 487.59 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 487.59 and 270.74 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 487.59 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/487.59 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 487.59 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 132,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,007.68/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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