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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 494.28 and 270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 494.28 and 270.87 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 494.28 = 270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/494.28 = 270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 494.28 × 270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 133,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,885.62/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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