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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 502.71 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 502.71 and 270.76 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 502.71 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/502.71 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 502.71 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 136,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,113.76/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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