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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.37, 542.19 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.37, 542.19 and 270.83 is: 406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.37 : 542.19 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.37/542.19 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.37x = 542.19 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.37x = 146,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,843.69/361.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.35

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