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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 508.61 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 508.61 and 270.21 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 508.61 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/508.61 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 508.61 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 137,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,431.51/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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