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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 501.69 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 501.69 and 270.83 is: 373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 501.69 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/501.69 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 501.69 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 135,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,873.32/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.02

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