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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 551.38 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 551.38 and 270.64 is: 407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 551.38 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/551.38 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 551.38 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 149,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,225.48/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.54

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