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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.16 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.16 and 270 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.16 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.16 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.16 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 143,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,953.20/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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