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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 550.80 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 550.80 and 270.18 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 550.80 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/550.80 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 550.80 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 148,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,815.14/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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