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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 550.34 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 550.34 and 270.48 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 550.34 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/550.34 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 550.34 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 148,855.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,855.96/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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