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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 550.27 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 550.27 and 270.50 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 550.27 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/550.27 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 550.27 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 148,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,848.04/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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