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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 502.20 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 502.20 and 270.54 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 502.20 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/502.20 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 502.20 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 135,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,863.84/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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