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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 494.64 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 494.64 and 270.94 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 494.64 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/494.64 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 494.64 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 134,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,017.76/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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