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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 494.16 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 494.16 and 270.50 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 494.16 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/494.16 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 494.16 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 133,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,670.28/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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