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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 495.97 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 495.97 and 270.95 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 495.97 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/495.97 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 495.97 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 134,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,381.44/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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