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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.83, 487.96 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.83, 487.96 and 270.78 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.83 : 487.96 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.83/487.96 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.83x = 487.96 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.83x = 132,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,129.81/353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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