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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 550.32 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 550.32 and 271.28 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 550.32 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/550.32 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 550.32 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 149,290.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,290.81/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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