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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 493.92 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 493.92 and 270.90 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 493.92 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/493.92 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 493.92 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 133,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,802.93/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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