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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 493.58 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 493.58 and 270.60 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 493.58 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/493.58 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 493.58 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 133,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,562.75/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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