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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 533.76 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 533.76 and 270.37 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 533.76 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/533.76 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 533.76 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 144,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,308.67/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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