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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 501.17 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 501.17 and 270.69 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 501.17 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/501.17 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 501.17 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 135,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,660.35/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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