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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 501.77 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 501.77 and 270.18 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 501.77 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/501.77 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 501.77 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 135,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,566.87/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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