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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 500.98 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 500.98 and 270.36 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 500.98 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/500.98 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 500.98 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 135,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,444.95/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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