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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 492.84 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 492.84 and 270.40 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 492.84 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/492.84 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 492.84 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 133,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,263.94/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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