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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 494.38 and 270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 494.38 and 270.01 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 494.38 = 270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/494.38 = 270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 494.38 × 270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 133,485.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,485.63/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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