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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.99, 495.24 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.99, 495.24 and 270.31 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.99 : 495.24 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.99/495.24 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.99x = 495.24 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.99x = 133,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,868.32/358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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