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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 493.68 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 493.68 and 270.56 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 493.68 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/493.68 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 493.68 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 133,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,570.06/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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