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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 552.30 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 552.30 and 270.64 is: 406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 552.30 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/552.30 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 552.30 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 149,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,474.47/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.36

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