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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 507.94 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 507.94 and 270.11 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 507.94 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/507.94 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 507.94 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 137,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,195.78/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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