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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 549.42 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 549.42 and 270.52 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 549.42 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/549.42 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 549.42 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 148,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,629.10/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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