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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 548.67 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 548.67 and 270.58 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 548.67 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/548.67 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 548.67 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 148,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,459.13/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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