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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 502.58 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 502.58 and 270.66 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 502.58 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/502.58 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 502.58 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 136,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,028.30/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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