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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.02 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.02 and 270.79 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.02 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.02 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.02 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 135,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,944.33/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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