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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 502.14 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 502.14 and 270.72 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 502.14 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/502.14 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 502.14 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 135,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,939.34/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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