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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 549.80 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 549.80 and 270.12 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 549.80 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/549.80 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 549.80 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 148,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,512.65/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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