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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.04 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.04 and 270.94 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.04 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.04 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.04 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 133,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,855.20/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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