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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.34, 493.92 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.34, 493.92 and 270.86 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.34 : 493.92 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.34/493.92 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.34x = 493.92 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.34x = 133,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,780.70/358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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