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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 542.56 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 542.56 and 270.38 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 542.56 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/542.56 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 542.56 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 146,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,697.37/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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