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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.36 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.36 and 270.36 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.36 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.36 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.36 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 146,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,632.45/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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