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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.86, 548.82 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.86, 548.82 and 270.28 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.86 : 548.82 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.86/548.82 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.86x = 548.82 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.86x = 148,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,335.07/365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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