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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 373.17 and 261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 373.17 and 261.89 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 373.17 = 261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/373.17 = 261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 373.17 × 261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 97,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,727.63/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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