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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.94, 494.28 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.94, 494.28 and 270.46 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 494.28 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/494.28 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 494.28 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 133,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,682.97/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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