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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 372.33 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 372.33 and 261.65 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 372.33 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/372.33 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 372.33 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 97,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,421.08/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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