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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 502.03 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 502.03 and 270.66 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 502.03 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/502.03 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 502.03 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 135,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,878.09/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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