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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 488.68 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 488.68 and 270.96 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 488.68 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/488.68 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 488.68 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 132,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,412.73/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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