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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 509.03 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 509.03 and 270.62 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 509.03 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/509.03 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 509.03 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 137,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,753.70/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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