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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 509.00 and 270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 509.00 and 270.49 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 509.00 = 270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/509.00 = 270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 509.00 × 270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 137,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,678.06/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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