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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 493.40 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 493.40 and 270.24 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 493.40 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/493.40 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 493.40 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 133,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,336.42/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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