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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 501.82 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 501.82 and 270.55 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 501.82 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/501.82 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 501.82 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 135,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,765.47/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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