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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 494.04 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 494.04 and 270.48 is: 373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 494.04 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/494.04 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 494.04 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 133,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,627.94/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.30

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