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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.58, 495.74 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.58, 495.74 and 270.68 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.58 : 495.74 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.58/495.74 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.58x = 495.74 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.58x = 134,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,186.90/359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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