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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 375.21 and 261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 375.21 and 261.62 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 375.21 = 261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/375.21 = 261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 375.21 × 261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 98,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,162.44/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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