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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 502.33 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 502.33 and 270.48 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 502.33 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/502.33 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 502.33 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 135,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,867.71/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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