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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 508.16 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 508.16 and 270.40 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 508.16 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/508.16 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 508.16 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 137,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,406.46/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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