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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 501.40 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 501.40 and 270.10 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 501.40 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/501.40 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 501.40 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 135,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,428.14/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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