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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.74, 536.19 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.74, 536.19 and 270.78 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.74 : 536.19 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.74/536.19 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.74x = 536.19 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.74x = 145,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,189.53/357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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