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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 502.81 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 502.81 and 270.88 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 502.81 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/502.81 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 502.81 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 136,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,199.24/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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