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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534 and 270.02 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 144,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,190.68/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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