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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 549.76 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 549.76 and 271.68 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 549.76 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/549.76 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 549.76 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 149,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,358.80/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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