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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.66, 501.44 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.66, 501.44 and 270.57 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.66 : 501.44 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.66/501.44 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.66x = 501.44 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.66x = 135,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,674.62/363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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