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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.33, 540.88 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.33, 540.88 and 270.41 is: 404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.33 : 540.88 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.33/540.88 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.33x = 540.88 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.33x = 146,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,255.98/361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.77

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