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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 536.18 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 536.18 and 270.96 is: 406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 536.18 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/536.18 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 536.18 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 145,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,281.98/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.44

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