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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.95, 493.88 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.95, 493.88 and 270.47 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.95 : 493.88 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.95/493.88 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.95x = 493.88 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.95x = 133,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,575.90/357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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