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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 488.04 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 488.04 and 270.83 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 488.04 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/488.04 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 488.04 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 132,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,173.43/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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