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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 501.35 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 501.35 and 270.38 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 501.35 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/501.35 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 501.35 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 135,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,554.91/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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