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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 541.80 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 541.80 and 270.48 is: 405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 541.80 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/541.80 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 541.80 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 146,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,546.06/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.18

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