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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 509.22 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 509.22 and 270.90 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 509.22 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/509.22 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 509.22 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 137,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,947.70/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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