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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 543.12 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 543.12 and 270.82 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 543.12 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/543.12 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 543.12 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 147,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,087.76/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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