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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 542.81 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 542.81 and 270.59 is: 406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 542.81 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/542.81 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 542.81 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 146,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,876.92/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.06

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