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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.97, 501.39 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.97, 501.39 and 270.55 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.97 : 501.39 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.97/501.39 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.97x = 501.39 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.97x = 135,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,649.52/363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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