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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 508.65 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 508.65 and 270.24 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 508.65 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/508.65 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 508.65 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 137,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,457.58/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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