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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.82 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.82 and 270.68 is: 406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.82 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.82 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.82 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 151,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,802.76/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.26

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