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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 508.01 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 508.01 and 270.47 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 508.01 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/508.01 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 508.01 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 137,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401.38/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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