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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 550.80 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 550.80 and 270 is: 404.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 550.80 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/550.80 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 550.80 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 148,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,716/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.41

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